Surgical Technician Senior

Children’s Colorado; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Colorado in Colorado Springs is seeking a Senior Surgical Technician to provide experienced intra-operative support to surgeons and RNs during surgical and invasive procedures. You will maintain instrumentation, sterile technique, and assist with case preparation and turnover in a fast-paced pediatric OR.

The role emphasizes staff orientation, teamwork, and adherence to safety and patient-care standards, with day shifts and full-time hours in a Level II Trauma Center setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology.
• Two years of general OR experience.
• Graduate of a military training program or a surgical technology diploma with certification.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers at time of hire.
• NBSTSA or NCCT Certified Surgical Technologist.
• State of Colorado DORA Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration.

Responsibilities

• Supports room turnovers and set-ups, ensures adequate stock of supplies, manages restocking, and uses non-case time efficiently to support department operations and quality initiatives.
• Models professionalism, reliability, and collaboration to promote a positive team culture.
• Contributes to patient safety by engaging in surgical time-outs, properly labeling field medications, confirming patient weight and allergies with the RN before medication handoff, ensuring effective hand-offs during relief, and selecting appropriate instruments based on procedure and patient needs.
• Assists with patient positioning and verifies specimen labeling and handling according to protocol.
• Remains vigilant for potential safety risks, such as sharps or burn hazards, and takes preventive action.
• Applies standard precautions and safely manages biohazardous materials using appropriate PPE.
• Prepares for procedures using preference cards, scrubs all assigned cases, opens correct supplies, and anticipates the surgical team’s needs throughout the case.
• Provides informal precepting and guidance to new team members to support onboarding and clinical development.
• Contributes to in-service training by assisting with demonstrations or sharing procedural updates.
• Participates in department- or organization-wide initiatives, including committees and project work.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology

Military training program in surgical technology or Diploma in Surgical Technology with certification

State of Colorado DORA Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration

Job description

The Senior Surgical Technician provides experienced intra-operative support to surgeons and Registered Nurses (RNs) during surgical and invasive procedures. This role demonstrates proficiency in surgical workflows, maintains a strong working knowledge of instrumentation and sterile technique, and helps ensure efficient case preparation and turnover. In addition to clinical duties, the senior technician supports the orientation of new staff, contributes to team-based projects, and upholds established standards of safety and patient care.

The Operating Room at Children’s Hospital Colorado-Colorado Springs is a Level II Trauma Center with 4 OR units and a procedure room that treats children and adolescents. The unit currently supports more than 13 different surgical specialties and performs more than 6,300 cases annually. Our unique yet impressive team is comprised of bachelor’s prepared nurses, certified surgical technicians, anesthesia technicians, anesthesia providers, and surgeons. The staff in the OR are proud to provide safe, quality care to our patients. We perform a wide variety of surgical procedures, including abdominal, cleft, craniofacial, and plastic reconstructive surgery, colorectal surgery, ENT surgery, trauma surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology surgery, and urology surgery. Our OR nurses and surgical technologists receive extensive training and education in all surgical specialties, promoting communication, teamwork, and critical thinking. We promote continued education and encourage staff to pursue specialty certifications. You will find our team to be a passionate and intelligent interdisciplinary team focused on providing excellent care to our patients in a fast-paced environment.

Department Name: Colorado Springs Operating Room

Job Status: Full time, 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits

Shift: Day shift, 0645 -1715

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports room turnovers and set-ups, ensures adequate stock of supplies, manages restocking, and uses non-case time efficiently to support department operations and quality initiatives.
• Models professionalism, reliability, and collaboration to promote a positive team culture.
• Contributes to patient safety by engaging in surgical time-outs, properly labeling field medications, confirming patient weight and allergies with the RN before medication handoff, ensuring effective hand-offs during relief, and selecting appropriate instruments based on procedure and patient needs.
• Assists with patient positioning and verifies specimen labeling and handling according to protocol.
• Remains vigilant for potential safety risks, such as sharps or burn hazards, and takes preventive action.
• Applies standard precautions and safely manages biohazardous materials using appropriate PPE.
• Prepares for procedures using preference cards, scrubs all assigned cases, opens correct supplies, and anticipates the surgical team’s needs throughout the case.
• Provides informal precepting and guidance to new team members to support onboarding and clinical development.
• Contributes to in-service training by assisting with demonstrations or sharing procedural updates.
• Participates in department- or organization-wide initiatives, including committees and project work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology
• Experience
  • Two years of general OR experience
• Equivalency
  • Graduate of a military training program in surgical technology or a Diploma in Surgical Technology with a surgical technologist certification may be considered in lieu of an Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology.
• Licenses & Certifications
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers at time of hire.
  • NBSTSA or NCCT Certified Surgical Technologist
  • State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $29.76 to $44.64

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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Children’s Hospital Colorado providers are faculty members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Our specialists are nationally ranked and globally recognized for delivering the best possible care in pediatrics.